Special Events

  • 2/2/2012 - Milton Caregiver Support Group
    The Milton group meets on the first Thursday of every month at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, located at 6451 Park Avenue, at 6 p.m.

    Our caregiver support groups are provided to support all caregivers, regardless of the condition or illness of the person being cared for, including grandparents caring for/ raising grandchildren or relatives caring for a disabled adult. The groups are non-disease specific and county of
    residence is not a requirement to attend at any location. Attendance is free and new members are welcome to join at any time.

  • 2/9/2012 - Pensacola Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
    Second Thursday of each month at 6 PM at Homewood Suites by Hilton, 5049 Corporate Woods Drive, Pensacola.

    As part of the effort to support seniors, we are offering this support group specifically for grandparents caring for/raising grandchildren of all ages and other relatives caring for/raising children.

    Council on Aging of West Florida will provide dinner through Homewood Suites evening Manager’s Reception featuring light dinner fare and salad bar.

    For more information, contact Kenny Holt at kholt@coawfla.org or 432-1475 ext. 610.

  • 2/16/2012 - Volunteer Recruitment & Orientation Session
    Come learn how you can make a difference in the lives of seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. We have a variety of opportunities that will allow you to contribute your time and talents.

    Thursday, January 19
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Cokesbury United Methodist Church
    5725 North 9th Ave., Pensacola
    Room 412

    Enter through the door marked Sunday School. The room is on the first floor.

    For more information, contact Betty McLeroy at 266-2518 or bmcleroy@coawfla.org.

  • 2/16/2012 - Century Caregiver Support Group
    The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at Century Care Center 6020 Industrial Blvd at 6pm.

    Our caregiver support groups are provided to support all caregivers, regardless of the condition or illness of the person being cared for, including grandparents caring for/raising grandchildren or relatives caring for a disabled adult. The groups are non-disease specific and county of residence is not a requirement to attend at any location. Attendance is free and new members are welcome to join at any time.

  • 2/23/2012 - Pensacola Caregiver Support Group
    The Pensacola group meets on the last Thursday of each month at Council on Aging of West Florida, 875 Royce Street, at 6 PM.

    Our caregiver support groups are provided to support all caregivers, regardless of the condition or illness of the person being cared for, including grandparents caring for/raising grandchildren or relatives caring for a disabled adult. The groups are non-disease specific and county of residence is not a requirement to attend at any location. Attendance is free and new members are welcome to join at any time.


  • 2/28/2012 - NEW Gulf Breeze Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Other Relative Children Support Group
    Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Oriole Beach Elementary School, 1260 Oriole Beach Road, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563.

    As part of the effort to support seniors, we are offering this support group specifically for grandparents caring for/raising grandchildren of all ages and other relatives caring for/raising children.

    Light meal provided FREE beginning at 5:30 p.m. Support Group Meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. Child Care Provided FREE on-site.

    Reservations requested at 850-432-1475. For more information, contact Kenny Holt at kholt@coawfla.org or 432-1475 ext. 610.